About Us
Welcome to Literacy Learn, your trusted source for high-quality, research-backed Science of Reading resources for teachers and parents!Our Mission
Since launching in 2021, our mission has been to empower teachers and parents by providing expert guidance, information, support, and a comprehensive range of resources designed to nurture and develop literacy skills in children.
We understand the challenges faced by reading and classroom teachers, administrators, and parents as they work to meet the needs of diverse learners, and we aim to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to unlock the full potential of every child.
By following research-backed strategies and best practices, let’s inspire a new generation of confident and fluent readers together!
Katie & Laura, 2023
Katie & Laura, 1991(ish)
What We Do
All of our resources are influenced by the body of research known as the Science of Reading (Structured Literacy).
We provide trustworthy and knowledgeable content that reflects current research and best practices in literacy instruction, from the foundational building blocks of literacy to higher-level skills.
FREE Resources
You’ll find hundreds of free resources on our website, like printable worksheets and activities and informative articles to support literacy development for children at different levels.
Some of our popular topics include: Phonics, Spelling, Morphology, and Syllable Types.
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Meet the Founders
Our Team
We’re sisters on a mission to empower educators as they teach all kids to learn to read!
Katelyn Rigg, M.Ed, C-SLDS
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a Master of Education with a Reading Specialist Certification. She also holds an advanced CERI certification as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (C-SLDS).
Over the course of her 16-year career as a teacher in public schools, Katie has worked as a Certified Reading Specialist and Reading Teacher in both elementary and secondary schools. Her hands-on teaching experience includes teaching students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences.
Katie also works as an Assistant Professor of Education and as a subject matter expert (SME) in the School of Education. She engages with undergraduate students pursuing teacher licensure and tailors her classes to align with the research-based Science of Reading, helping to shape the future educators of tomorrow.
Katie has completed various OG trainings through the Orton-Gillingham Academy, IMSE, and Lexercise.
She completed her Practicum in Structured Literacy through Lexercise and is Orton-Gillingham (OG) Certified. She is a professional member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and The Reading League Virginia.
Laura Miner, MA
Laura handles the email, social media, editing, and photography for Literacy Learn. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Human Services.
Laura is Orton-Gillingham (OG) trained from Lexercise and completed coursework in The Structure of Written English. She is a member of The Reading League Virginia.
For the last ten years, Laura has worked as a professional food blogger, content creator, and social media manager, sharing her passions through various online platforms.
She began home schooling and virtual schooling her young children during COVID, and immediately noticed the need for high quality, affordable resources for teachers and parents. Through that time, she discovered a newfound passion for educating young children.
Where to Start
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